Firewood Processor | Blacks Creek Innovations
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- We are learning our new Blacks Creek Innovations firewood processor a little more each time we use it. In this video, we were not trying to make production, but learning what we need to do in order to make production. I think prep work is key. To make the firewood processor work to its full potential, prep work must be put in. From now on, we will cut all logs to 8ft. This will allow for much faster production and just smoother operation. The TYM Tractors make easy work of moving logs around. I think we will look into a dump trailer at some point. I also, think by next year we can make some serious extra money with this machine. We will heat with wood in our new house build, money saves there as well.
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Blacks Creek Innovations' firewood processor is top-notch! Impressive machinery.
That’s a nice firewood making machine!
It does a great job for production. Prep will be the key to production.
Great machine!
I am excited to get up and running again. I have some black cherry logs to process.
Nice machine and you did just fine!
Thank you my friend. Over the next weeks, I should get very good. More practice.
Well done
Thank you
Was good to see this wood processor working. I will be picking mine up next week. I got all my logs cut to 8 ft and stacked. Mine isn’t electric start..
I am setting up a processing point on my property to process firewood with my firewood processor. It is a process to do it all! 🤣🤣😂 Seriously I am doing this. I will bring log to Firewood processor instead of bring the processor to the logs.
That is one amazing machine! Probably even use it to make some money cutting and selling firewood. 👍
It is meant to make money with it. I hope it will pay for itself next year.
Looks kinda complicated but wow, you could process a boat load of firewood in just a little bit. Looks like it does just about everything but haul it back to the wood shed for you. Nice machine Tony. 👍🇺🇸💯
Thank you. It takes a few tries, but it becomes easy.
I enjoyed your video, thanks.
Thank you we are enjoying the processor. We are going to burn wood on our new place and it will make life easier for me.
Looks great
It is a good machine. I sold mine to a friend and it is still going.
Nice piece of equipment. Makes short work of those logs
It really does do good job. It will do better as I get better.
Nice log splitter
It can make fast work of logs even though I am a rookie.
Nice machine. Lots of steps to complete cuts. Does it safely, not too fast. Need 4 way wedge to make smaller chunks.
I don't disagree with you. Thank you.
I would love to have that setup but of course I'm cheap. I have a stand 25 ton splitter it gets the job done.
This firewood processor is a cross over. It is for a heavy firewood user homeowner/farm, or a small to medium firewood business. It will last for a lifetime the way it is built.
Very cool! Several points! The overcast winter skies, the leaves off the trees and the flannel shirt made it really look as if you are preparing for Winter! This machine is amazing! All you need is a hydraulic dump trailer to feed the split wood into for easy delivery!
I would love a hydraulic dump trailer. That thing will eat some wood.
That old cold damp cloudy weather is around the corner.
I would love to had that when I was younger lmao my back might be in better shape
We heated with wood growing up. We had a wood stove at our last house too. Our new build will have a wood heater unit outside. Wood heat is the warmest.
Tony, you need to bring that monster down about Jasper way! I'm tired of cutting firewood! HAHA. That's a fine machine Sir. I like it.
We only have a few hours on it, but it is getting easier and easier to work as I figure it out. A person could really turn out some firewood with this machine.
@@TonysTractorAdventure Definitely looks to be a solid side income machine.
God bless you
God Bless you too.
Cool set up Tony looks great i wish we could get hooked up like that ! it is hard for my younger brother to cut wood now days but we have to heat with wood now that mom is gone to keep the gas bill down it took me all year to sale off some stuff and save up to get a new saw and we are going to try to make a bucking table from a roller conveyor and mount the saw on a hinge so he dont have to bend down ! Have a Happy Thanksgiving ! 🦃😉👍
We are buying this now due to our future build. I am going to build an outside wood burner for our new house build. Hopefully, this happens sooner than later.
Good demonstration video. I really got a feel for how the machine operates. The way you have it configured, it appears to have all the right features to make it productive without any needless and expensive add-ons. Two questions:
1) Those tires look small, can this unit be towed on the highway?
2) Is there an interlock to prevent the cut-off saw from running unless the splitter ram in fully retracted? Looks like it, near the end your other operator tried to cut with the infeed tray in the way.
It can be towed, and there is an interlock. The saw will not turn on with the ram extended.
now kids and old ladies can make fire wood
And you too.
I’d say a 6 way might work better on some larger sections. That’s a good machine.
Thank you. I may weld a 6 way on the splitter at some point.
Good luckk
I appreciate that. We are bulldog a new home and shop on the farm. We will heat both with wood so this will pay for itself. Selling extra wood, is a perk.
Thank you thinking on buying in northern alberta
Good Company and Good People.
@@TonysTractorAdventure Thanks now I'm having hard time finding one lol
They are building them as fast as the can.
👍👍👍 never heard of the company.
They make firewood processors. It is a really solid machine. I have had no breakdowns. It is simple and just works.
Factory like set-up. Great for commercial use or large scale use.
Can’t imagine how loud that is in person. I had to turn down the volume here. ?? Do you use ear protection??
It is not really that loud. I have a lot of people watch our channel with poor hearing. I try to make it so they can hear it too. I found I didn't even need ear plugs.
I really like the set up. Do you think the 6 way head would work?? What does it cost?? I like the buck saw and self loader!! Where can I get info on this processor?? Thanks Bryan
Man if I was still burning wood that would be the clear way to go wow thats efficient
The irony of it is we don't burn wood right now. We are building on our farm, and we will put a wood stove in there.
@@TonysTractorAdventure but you plan to burn wood lol so stock piling is a good idea I used to go through 30 cords of wood a winter. And when I wasn't home for a few winters my parents decided to quit burning wood for heat
That is right. Plus this firewood will not be ready until next year.
True and it will be great fire wood to being oak
One could buy a whole lot of natural gas/propane for what that costs!!
I'm just curious about your customers about the big split pieces. It looks like some need to be split again, but it's your customers. Just a suggestion, but a very nice small splitter-processor
This was split for a big shop stove. It could be split again if needed.
seams like every body has about $200,000 invested in making $5.00 fire wood bundles
Not even close. This machine will pay for itself heating our out buildings in the winter. This is a lifetime purchase. 2500 bundles at $5 pays for the whole operation. After that it would be pure profit minus expenses.
Lol
I wonder if you could use them tote cages with some chicken wire to drop your wood in, then you could pick it up with pallet forks to move it! Have a good week My friend!
That may be an option, but my grapple makes quick work of it. In the future I plan on splitting the wood close to the stack point. You have a great weekend too
I would say use 4-inch by 4-inch concrete reinforcement wire welded.
Not a bad idea. I will se what I can come up with.
@@TonysTractorAdventure I was writing to the chicken wire guy.
I still liked the idea.
Dose the saw run hydraulically ?
It does . It is unbelievably strong too.
Looks likes its more work to me I do log splitting by myself cut to size first don't have to have a 🚜 to move anything
I get that a lot from people who have never tried a wood process. I have it set up and running wide open in a semi permanent location. I have offered to go head to head with anybody and their log splitter. It would be a clean fun video, but no one will take me up on the challenge.
Watched you flex or stretch... careful, hate to see you pull a muscle 😂. Out of curiosity how quickly are you cutting/splitting a cord? Looks like a great tool for a firewood business. Take care brother & be safe!
Troy, I am not sure how fast it can work. I am still a Rookie.
Nice machine but i seen a few thing that i didn't like was. Needs higher sides by the splitter an passed it. Who wants to handle wood more then have to. An second is like to see a better hold down when table is moving back to reload
I was to lazy to adjust the splitting head even though it was just one pin. That would keep wood in. I have very little problems with the hold down. It just works. Simple is most times better. The sides could be taller, with the conveyor belt, it also pulls the extra wood away. Check out the other videos. I appreciate you watching. Tony
I like the power this machine has. However, an 8 ft log is a pain in the a**. I also don't like the infeed. But if it works for you, hey, more power to ya! It's all good.
Could of used a hydraulic pump to run the conveyor belt and then you’d only need one engine running, couple quick disconnects and your set. Just an idea.
The hydraulic motor, fittings and hoses cost a lot more than the single little gas engine. I am not sure I see the benefit. Hydraulic cost have went through the roof.
Now you have me thinking. Did you have a specific setup that would be better in mind?
Nice set up Tony. But I guess the processor and Convery are running about 30 Grand. Need to make a lot of firewood to pay for that. Ron
No where close. Check their website for price. It can pay for itself in one month if a person has the wood source and motivation.
@@TonysTractorAdventure Thank you. I sent a message to them about pricing for the 1250 Processor. It is not listed on the web site, but the conveyer is listed for 5500.00
I think metal has went up
Can't say I understand companies wanting to keep their prices super secret. Many loops to jump through. I just move on and the name Blacks Creek quickly evaporates out of my brain. In the future should I ever buy a splitter it's unlikely I'll remember to check Blacks Creek. But maybe that's for the best. There's really only one reason for a company to keep prices secret...it's very high so they need a slick salesperson to talk people into buying and your contact info so they can keep hammering people. The high price has to cover the cost of that sales team and marketing. If that machine was an attractive price you can bet they'd be leading with that price. I've dealt with such companies before and can't say I enjoyed the experience.
Blacks Creek is a small family-owned company, which is just trying to make it in this turbulent time. They are not like the big companies buying steel from all over the world and they don't have a team of people to change the price as steel prices go up and down. Mostly down. The one thing, I can say for sure is this, I have not had one breakdown in two years other than normal wear items. Changing the oil and one $2 tooth bent on the holding bar. A log hung on a knot and instead of damaging the machine, it bent the tooth-like it should. I met the owner of the company two years ago at a show along with their marking director. They are very good people. The owner goes on mission trips as often as possible, helping people in the US, Canada, and around the world. As for slick salesman: that made me laugh. You will find a rural man or woman, that most likely came off of the manufacturing line to answer the phone. I understand being jaded, but you got this company wrong. It is more like a family.
Looks like its splitting the larger diameter stuff huge. U gotta pull that stuff back.out and split it again? That's a little bit of a pain
When I made this, I really didn't fully appreciate how the Firewood processor was to be used. It has a sweet spot. 14" logs and down. A person can stack up 100 14" logs and go through them in a day by themself. I been buying logs using the bigger logs for my sawmill, and the smaller logs for firewood. I have made some good money on the side now. I just put a video out were the firewood processor has been moved to a permeant location across from the sawmill. We are going to put a small roof over it.
Why the log length limit? I'm trying to understand why a 12' log wouldn't work just because the loader and trough are for 8' pieces.
The loader has problems lifting up longer logs.
All these log splitters make the splits way to big. Seems like ya have to resplit.
Oh and the 16 inch thing is a deal breaker for me. I have a bunch of logs 16 and bigger. I'm still looking I reckon. I have 16 inch money and 24 inch state I reckon. Cool for little stuff.
This is their smallest one. Blacks Creek has bigger ones that have different size cutters..
@@TonysTractorAdventure Thank you sir. But like I said, I got 16 inch money and 30 inches taste. Lol.
Good show man.
I understand that. I have the 16 inch model too.
In th market for a processor. What did that one run you?
Shawn, we never discuss prices on our channel. We have viewers all over and prices are greatly different from one place to the other. Please check out their link in the video description. I will say this. It can pay for itself fast, and is rock solid.
What kind of wood in the beginning
That was a long time ago. I am sure I said it in the video somewhere.
were can i get one n the price ov it
It is made by Blacks Creek Innovations. I put the link in the description of the video. TH-cam will not let me put a link here any longer.
Looks like it needs a 6way and more power
Why do you say more power? It has split everything I have put through it.
@@TonysTractorAdventure the slug of the hydraulics I guess you would say what is the Hydraulic force on that thing? Over 25 tons?
How does one order something like this
Call Blacks Creek Innovation. They are a family owned company..
What's the cost on one of those ?
I never get in to cost in the channel. So many variables with options and such. I put Blacks Creek Innovations website in the video descriptions. I will say this, people spend thousands of dollars on lawnmowers that will last only a few years. This firewood processorwill last a life time and many mowers cost more.
Clint, I don't tell people what things cost because that is not my place. These videos stay on for years. Furthermore, the current price is on the Manufacturer’s website. Guess what the price has done, so now you have put out false information. Any item I have shown on my channel gets a honest shake. I say what I want. Just because you think you would compromise your integrity in my situation doesn't me I will.
Price point of this unit, excluding the conveyor?
I never give out prices on my channel. Too much stuff has changed since I bought mine. The link to the company is below the video.
@@TonysTractorAdventure There is no pricing on their site. Like to know what it was at time it was acquired to get an understanding if its even work engaging the company. Prices change of course, but like to know is this is a 15k, 20, 25k, price point. Dont like companies that are only call for quote. Put a price or a starting from for a product. Hoping to get an idea from a user but if not oh well will move onto another.
I apologize. I don't talk prices on anything.
Which model is this?
This is the 1250
to expensive for a home owner but would be nice for a home business that sells firewood
It is meant for a business or large wood burner.
What’s the cost on a machine like that?
I don't know the current price, but It paid for itself in one season.
Tony where is your helmet and head phones ?
I got the Echo helmet from my local Echo dealer. You can get it on Amazon too.
Why you need a conveyor if your dumpin it on the dirt
If you study the video hard you can figure it out. You got this 👍
I'd love it but cost is probably prohibited
How much does it cost? Could it pay for itself in a few months?
How much is it?
I couldn't even guess now. We don't sell them or get into pricing on our channel. I will say this! Two years later, and nothing has broken.
Whats the name on it and www site
It is in the description below the video.
Why not cut big stuff at 18 inch no body cuts 24 in wood
Somebody does
Some of the pieces are way too big ! Now you dig thru and re-split the big pieces ?
I’ve learned to never make split pieces too big for a woman to carry !
Thank you for your insight.
I couldn’t see nothing due to the product tag on the side was covering everything
You could click the product tag off. It is on your end.
@@TonysTractorAdventurethank you that worked. I’m about as computer illiterate as they come lol.
Kinda big pieces your customers like them that big
At this point, I am my customer. We will be heating a large shop on our farm along with our new home. I plan on helping my family members out a bit too. I can see this making money. I am in no way a pro, but the way we have it setup now, we end up with a couple smaller pieces and then a few bigger pieces. The wood I have sold has not brought any complaints. Yet!
@@TonysTractorAdventure That wood looks awfully big to me. Maybe you could burn the big ones and sell the small ones. If you want to re-split them a kinetic wood splitter would do that the fastest. I don't know whether you can get a 6-way wedge instead of a 4-way wedge.
It is easy enough just to throw the bigger pieces back through the splitter.
I do appreciate your input.
Good size for outdoor boilers
So silly u have to cut the logs so small u might as well just cut them to size and use a splitter
I have challenged keyboard warriors, like you, to a head to head splitting contest. Not one keyboard warrior has stepped up to the challenge. I have completely lost faith in the keyboard warrior community!
Meh. Growing up, all we had waa a sledge hammer and wedges.
Me too. We had an ax and maul.
That is not how you measure a log you take your tape measure and go around the log if it's 52 in it is 16in on the stump
David, I would say the way you described is how loggers estimate board foot. In this case, it is pretty simple in my mind. If the log is more than 16" at any cross section, it will not go through the hole. You way does not take into account, logs are sometimes egg shaped. If I am misunderstanding you, please let me know. I am trying to be open to learning new ways. I am a bit stubborn as I get older. All the comments I get, have made me rethink a lot. Merry Christmas.
Run some bigger pieces twice!!! The ladies can not handle the fire wood if the men are not home!!!! "BRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!" She says!!!!
Definitely could do that. I think I will end up making a 6 way splitter for this.
you might do something wrong but the right word for it will be * incorrectly *
So you say I am wrong for using the word wrong?
I want one, just show hubby
Hook me up !
It will rip through some firewood and make some money.
this system is so slow, like watching grass grow. If for personal use this is ok but this would never work for commercial use, it would work, but you wouldn't make money
Thank you for your opinion
I don’t like this machine, it’s probably crazy expensive and too much of manual operating.
Also, each time the boom reverses, it pulls back the log and you lose length of the next cut.
So you don't like it because you don't know the price? You set the log by holding it to what ever length you want. There is virtually nothing manual on it. It seems like you had your mind made up before you got here, and it is obvious you didn't grasp the operation by watching this video. You don't like what you don't understand. All that matters for me is, I would buy it again. I have worked it hard over the past couple years and it has never failed. I wish you the best.